National Kidney Federation
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Worksop
National Kidney Federation is a charity based in Worksop that holds a UK gambling licence. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from April 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person, online, by phone and in other ways.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): National Kidney Federation can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): National Kidney Federation can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
18 January 2026
- New licence activity: Non-Remote: Society Lottery (Active).
Questions and answers
Is National Kidney Federation a genuine lottery?
Yes. National Kidney Federation is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. National Kidney Federation holds Gambling Commission account number 4751. Its current licence started in April 2009.
Can I play the National Kidney Federation lottery online?
Yes. National Kidney Federation holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | April 2009 | 004751-N-303128-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2023 | 004751-A-336738-001 |